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February 26, 2010

Shabby Chic wedding gift ideas

Filed under: Shabby Chic — Mat @ 10:58 am

The great thing about the shabby chic style is that, as well as being incredibly in fashion at the moment, you can either decorate your whole house in this style or just add one or two feature pieces. It’s incredibly versatile, and you can usually find some brilliant gifts for the home in shabby chic.

This is the reason why shabby chic items and knick-knacks can be perfect wedding gifts; the bride and groom are just starting out life together and most likely, are sharing a new house as well. Don’t just give functional gifts; give tasteful and thoughtful gifts that can really add to the style of their new matrimonial home.

Here’s a couple of the best shabby chic wedding gifts you can go for:

• Wooden antiqued-style photo frame – A standing picture frame can be the perfect gift for a couple in love, especially if they may have baby photos to display at some point in the future! Choose a unique or vintage style to make your gift truly original.
French reproduction wall clock – This vintage-styled wall clock can be perfect for use in the kitchen or hallway, adding a classic period look to any home. The recipients of this gift will be thrilled with the thought that’s gone into choosing it.

February 19, 2010

Shabby chic vs. contemporary

Filed under: Shabby Chic — Sarah @ 1:16 pm

The way in which you decorate your home can say a great deal about your personality, which is why it’s important that you get it just right.

Nowadays, there are endless ways in which you can decorate your home, and DIY and homeware stores are full to the brim with countless different styles.

Shabby chic and contemporary looks are two styles that sit at completely different ends of the spectrum, and both are popular today. However, those who want to express their individuality commonly opt for shabby chic.

Unlike contemporary furnishings, which are usually bought in huge bulk from manufacturers, shabby chic furnishings are much less common. With shabby chic pieces, you can create a completely bespoke look for your home.

Another great thing about shabby chic items is that you can mix and match different pieces as much as you like. In fact, doing this can make it look even more attractive. Contemporary furnishings often need to be matched, otherwise it can create a messy look.

If you really want to add an extra personal touch to your home, shabby chic furnishings really are the way forward.

February 14, 2010

Why follow the crowd when you can create a unique look for your home?

Filed under: Shabby Chic — Mat @ 12:45 pm

Nowadays, many homes look the same as people tend to follow the crowd and opt to incorporate all the latest interior design trends in their homes. From electrical equipment to furnishings to accessories- many homes look practically identical.

If you’re not one who feels as though they have to conform to the latest trends and follow the crowd in order to fit in, then you’re in luck, as there are many great shabby chic furnishings that you can choose from in order to really make your home stand out.

The fantastic thing about shabby chic is that it can fit in easily with practically any existing decor in your home, and there are items available for just about every room in the home.

From photo frames to clothes rails to kitchen utensils to mirrors, the options are endless, and you can embrace the shabby chic look with as much or as little vigour as you like.

Really make your house feel like a home and invest in some great shabby chic furniture- you’ll be amazed at just how fabulous it looks!

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